Thimphu festival is one of the most popular festivals in the country. During the mask dances known as cham and are performed to bless onlookers, to teach them the Buddhist dharma, to protect them from misfortune and to exorcise all evil. It is believed that merit is gained by attending the tsechus. The dances invoke the deities to wipe out misfortunes, increase luck and grant personal wishes.
A group of ladies perform traditional Bhutanese dances during the intervals between masked dances. Apart from its religious implications, the Tshechu is also an annual social gathering where people dress in their finest clothing and jewelleries.Bring you a closer contact with the people and give you an insight into the Bhutanese lives, beliefs and more.
Thimphu Festival Tour Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive Paro, Paro-Thimphu
Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 03 Thimphu Tsechu
Day 04: Thimphu Tshechu OR Thimphu Short Hike to Tango Monastry
Option 1: Attend second day Thimphu Festival. Venue- Tashichhoe Dzong courtyard
OR
Option 2: A Hike to Cheri Monastery and Tango Monastery
Day 05: Thimphu -Punakha /Wangduephodrang
Day 06: Wangduephodrang/Punakha-Paro
Day 07: A Day Hike to Taktsang Goempa ( Tiger’s Nest Monastery) in Paro
Day 08: Depart Paro
